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Labour takes the lead in Scotland

Nationally, Labour already leads Conservatives by 20 points.

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts during a press conference at St Andrews House in Edinburgh.
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Sturgeon's arrest roils Scottish politics

Turmoil within the SNP makes a new independence referendum even more unlikely.

Supporters of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga throw stones at riot cops in Nairobi.
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What We’re Watching: Kenyan protest politics, twice the Ma in China, SNP names new leader

Anti-government protests escalate in Kenya, the Ma's go to China, Yousaf will lead Scotland’s divided governing party

Ukraine dominates the dialogue in Munich
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Ukraine dominates the dialogue in Munich

While there are many security risks and global challenges on the agenda at this year’s Munich Security Conference, none have dominated the dialogue more than Ukraine as the war there enters a second year with no clear end in sight. While there’s truth to that overall, there are many nuances and differences in approach from country to country, says Mij Rahman, Managing Director for Europe at Eurasia Group.

FILE photo of Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
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Sturgeon’s bombshell upends UK politics

On Wednesday, Nicola Sturgeon dropped a political bombshell by announcing she’ll resign as Scotland’s first minister in the coming weeks.

Scotland's rocky road ahead
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Scotland's rocky road ahead

Those who want an independent European Scotland can overcome all the obstacles ahead, but we shouldn't underestimate the complexity of these problems, or how long it will take to solve them.

Scotland votes, with independence on its mind
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Scotland votes, with independence on its mind

In 2014, Scots rejected independence from the UK in part because they wanted to stay in the EU. But then came Brexit. Is it time for a new referendum?